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January 31, 2013

THE WEEKLY QUIZ - 5

27th January - 2nd February

(1) Which south Indian city will soon have eight cluster cities at a cost of Rs 2,100 crores following approval of the decision by its state cabinet?

Chennai

Bangalore

Thiruvananthpuram

Hyderabad

The state government has approved the development of eight new cluster cities around Bangalore. These are Ramnagara-Channapatna, Kanakapura, Neelamangala-Dobbspet, Doddaballapur, Anekal, Devanahalli, Hoskote and Magadi.(2) Which BJP leader was grilled by cops for over 4 hours this week in association with a case of accumulation of illegal wealth?

Rajnath Singh

Arun Jaitley

Sushma Swaraj

Nitin Gadkari

Former BJP president Nitin Gadkari was grilled by the IT sleuths for 4 hours in Nagpur on Thursday. He is accused of putting his ill gotten money into shell companies of his Purti group.(3) Which social scientist has moved to the Supreme Court to prevent possible arrest for his remarks on SCs, STs, OBCs and tribals at the Jaipur Literature Festival?

Ashis Nandy

Partha Mukherjee

Sudhir Kakar

Dipesh Chakrabarthy

Ashis Nandy is facing the heat for making controversial remarks at the Jaipur Literature Fest where he said that newly empowered sections like SC, ST, OBC and tribals were the most corrupt sections of the society.(4) The Palghar girls - Shaheen Dhada and Rinu Srinivasan were arrested for making 'objectionable' remarks after the death of which politician on a social website?

Vilasrao Deshmukh

Madhavrao Scindia

Bal Thackeray

Pramod Mahajan

The Palghar girls were arrested for making remarks on Facebook after the death of Sena chief Bal Thackeray leading to massive outcry. A local court has closed the case giving them relief.(5) Who is the Law Minister of India?

Salman Khurshid

Ashwani Kumar

Kapil Sibal

Veerappa Moily

The Law Minister Ashwani Kumar has said that the government has not yet taken a decision on lowering the age of a juvenile after the furor over the December 18 rape and murder in Delhi.(6) To which party does Jaganmohan Reddy belong?

YSR Congress

TDP

TRS

Congress

The YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy's custody was extended by the CBI court till February 14th. He is under the scanner for misappropriation of funds mostly during the rule of his father and former CM Rajashekar Reddy.(7) According to a survey who is the most trusted person in India?

Aamir Khan

Sachin Tendulkar

Ratan Tata

Anna Hazare

Anna Hazare is the country's most trusted person for the second time in a row according to a survey. Others in top five on the basis of rank are Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ratan Tata and Sachin Tendulkar.(8) Who does the Shiv Sena want to project as the PM candidate of the NDA for the 2014 polls?

Narendra Modi

Sushma Swaraj

Rajnath Singh

L K Advani

The Shiv Sena wants Sushma Swaraj to lead the NDA in 2014 saying that it was the wish of their late leader Balasaheb. The debate began after Jaswant Singh asked the BJP to declare Modi as its PM candidate.(9) Who is the producer of the Jaipur Literature Festival?

Ashis Nandy

Salman Rushdie

Sheuli Sethi

Sanjoy Roy

The Rajasthan High Court has stayed the arrest of festival producer Sanjoy Roy after the local police filed a case against him in connection to remarks made by sociologist Ashis Nandy.(10) A journalist was allegedly molested by a BSF jawan in which of the following metros?

Mumbai

Delhi

Kolkata

Chennai

The incident occurred in Kolkata's Shyambazar where a BSF jawan tried molesting a journalist who caught him and handed him over to the police.(11) Padmanabha Prassana Kumar is the founder of which political party?

Janata Dal - Secular

Karnataka Janata Party

Badavaru Shramikaru Raitaru

None of the above

Prasanna is the founder of the Karnataka Janata Party. Accusing Yeddyurappa of using 'his party' for personal gains, he 'expelled' the former CM only to be shown the door from his party.(12) Salman Rushdie has accused which CM of asking the state police to block his access into his/her state?

Narendra Modi

J Jayalalitha

Mamata Bannerji

Akhilesh Yadav

Salman Rushdie has accused the TMC government of Mamata Bannerji of blocking his entry into Bengal. The controversial writer was in India to promote Midnight's Children, a movie based on his novel by the same name.(13) In which country are Pilatus trainer air crafts manufactured?

Switzerland

Russia

USA

China

The first of the 75 Pilatus trainer aircraft manufactured in Switzerland arrived in India to replace the fleet of HPT-32 basic trainers which were grounded after a crash in 2009. The deal is worth Rs 2,800 crore.(14) With which bill is social activist Anna Hazare associated?

Public works Bill

Women's Safety Bill

Women's Reservation Bill

Jan Lok Pal Bill

Anna Hazare has said that he will renew his agitation at the Ramlila Maidan if the government does not pass a strong Jan Lok Pal Bill.(15) Which cabinet minister is Dr Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust associated with?

Salman Kurshid

P C Chidambaram

Shashi Tharoor

Kapil Sibal

The Economic Offence Wing of the UP police has said the Lucknow bench of the High Court that it has found anomalies in the tune of Rs 130 crore in the Dr Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust run by Salman Khurshid.INTERNATIONAL

(1) In which country is Timbuktu located?

Nigeria

Mali

Somalia

Libya

French forces freed the city of Timbuktu, Mali from Al Qaeda affiliated terrorists. The provincial cities of Gao and Kidal were also liberated.(2) Which country launched its first satellite this Wednesday?

Philippines

Indonesia

Japan

South Korea

South Korea launched its first satellite from the village of Goheung. Earlier, South Korea had failed in its previous two attempts in 2009 and 2010.(3) This country's Finance Minister has said that only $217 were left in the account of his government after paying worker's wages. Which country are we refrring to?

Azerbaijan

Papua New Guinea

Zimbabwe

Barbados

Tendai Biti, the Finance Minister of Zimbabwe has said that $217 were left in the government's account after paying wages to the workers. The nation's economy has declined after President Robert Mugabe took over.(4) Who is the PM of Australia?

Wayne Swan

Kevin Rudd

John Howard

Julia Gillard

Julia Gillard, the PM of Australia has announced that the elections will be held on 14th September. Gillard who heads a minority regime will face Tony Abbott who is expected to win.(5) SCAT is a private airline based out of which country?

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Turkmenistan

Tajikistan

An air plane belonging to Kazakhstan's SCAT crashed due to due to bad weather killing 21 people on board near Almaty.(6) In which of the following Australian states is Bundaberg located?

Northern Territory

South Australia

New South Wales

Queensland

Bundaberg which is to the north of Brisbane in Queensland is one of the several Australian towns that witnessed massive floods after torrential rains this week that killed 4 people.(7) Who succeeded Hillary Clinton as the new US Secretary of State?

Mitt Romney

John Kerry

Dick Cheney

Al Gore

John Kerry who lost the 2004 Presidential election to George Bush was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Elana Kagan as the 68th US Secretary of State. He replaces Hillary Clinton who resigned this Friday.(8) Ed Koch was the mayor of which US city?

New York

Los Angles

Chicago

Houston

Ed Koch who served as the mayor of New York died this week. The fiery tongued politician who is credited for getting the city out of financial crisis during his tenure embodied the city's chutzap for the rest of the world.(9) Apart form the New York Times, which US company has accused Chinese hackers of targeting its systems this week?

Coco Cola

Pentagon

Wall Street Journal

Wall Mart

Wall Street Journal has said that Chinese hackers were targeting its systems to spy on its journalists covering China. Earlier, New York Times has made similar accusations.(10) Name the former US Congresswoman who urged the Senators to curb fire arms in an emotional plea on 31st January.

Joe Biden

Gabrielle Giffords

Mark Kelly

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Gabrielle Giffords in her 80 word plea has urged US Senators to impose curb on firearms to stop gun attacks across the country. She suffered head wounds in a Tucson shooting spree that killed 6 people.(11) Which US insider trading informant has been sentenced to one year prison term this Thursday?

Alifa Khan

Nawaz Khan

Sherry Khan

Roomy Khan

Roomy Khan who who became the key FBI informant in the insider-trading case of hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam was sentenced to 12 month in prison. She faced a maximum of 30 years, and had pleaded guilty in in a US district court in 2009.(12) An American pastor Saeed Abedini has been jailed in X for anti-national activities. Which country does X stand for?

Iran

North Korea

Cuba

China

US pastor Saeed Abedini who was arrested in September in Iran was sentenced in eight years for attempting to undermine the country's security by creating a string of churches in private homes. Abedini who is of Iranian origin lives in Idaho.(13) Who is the American journalist cum historian who died this week?

Neil Sheehan

Francis FitzGerald

Gabriel Kolko

Stanley Karnow

Stanley Karnow, an American journalist and historian died this week at the age of 80. Posted in South Asia during the Second World War, he wrote several books on history that received many prestigious awards.(14) Which Russian city was formally known as Stalingrad?

Moscow

Volvograd

Boksitogorsk

Ozyory

Russian legislators voted to use the old name of Stalingrad while referring to the city of Volvograd to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory of their nation over the Nazis. The Red Army's victory over Germany was one of the biggest game changer in the World War II.(15) Which country's state owned oil firm is Pemex?

Columbia

Venezuela

Mexico

Bolivia

The headquarters of Pemex or Petroleos Mexicanos, the state owned oil company of Mexico witnessed a blast killing nearly 32 and injuring over 100.(16) Which country does Paruyr Hayrikyan belong to?

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Georgia

Ukraine

Paruyr Hayrikyan, a candidate for national elections in Armenia scheduled next month was shot at in Yerevan and the incident could postpone the polls. Hayrikyan, a veteran politician was jailed when the country was a part of the Soviet Union and was later exiled for promoting independence.(17) Which King of Cambodia died in October last year?

Norodom

Sisowath

Sisowath Monivong

Norodom Sihanouk

The funeral procession of Norodom Sihanouk - the former King of Cambodia who died last October of a heart attack was conducted on Friday. He was succeeded by his son Norodom Shiramoni.(18) The Falkland Wars were fought between the UK and which country?

Chile

Peru

Argentina

Bolivia

The Foreign Minister of Argentina - Hector Timmerman has rejected the offer of his British counterpart William Hague to meet the members of local government of Falkland Islands during his week long visit. The Argentines call the island the Malvinas and claim it as their territory.(19) Ivica Dacic is the Prime Minister of which country?

Montenegro

Kosovo

Bosnia and Hergzegovina

Serbia

Ivica Dacic, the PM of Serbia has vowed to punish all those involved in the 'Basic Instinct' style played on him.(20) A chemical leak in which South Korean electronics company has killed one person?

Samsung

LG

Cowon

Pantech

One person of the five people who were called in to repair a chemical leak in the Hwaseong company of Samsung in South Korea died.(21) Black and white mosaic sidewalks are the symbol of which South American city?

Sao Paulo

Brasilia

Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro

Two dimensional bar codes were embedded into the mosaic sidewalks of Rio de Janeiro to guide tourists, the first being installed at Arpoador, the massive boulder at the Ipanema beach. Besides, a new application will give them information in English, Spanish, Portuguese and other languages.(22) Officials in an African country have arrested 10 Indians for allegedly stealing oil. Which country are we referring to?

Ghana

Nigeria

Mozambique

Libya

10 Indians and 2 Ghanaians were arrested by authorities in Nigeria for stealing oil. A navy vessel NSS Predator intercepted the vessel MTS Ashkay of Sangana River with oil of over 1,50,000 litres for which the crew had no papers.(23) Santa Maria is located in which of the following countries?

Spain

Mexico

Brazil

Portugal

Over 200 people were killed in a fire at a night club in the southern city of Santa Maria in Brazil. The fire started during a performance by a pyrotechnics band and is said to have spread in seconds, killing mostly teenagers due to trampling.(24) Land slides in which Indonesian island is said to have killed over 10 people?

Sumatra

Bali

Borneo

Komodo

Land slides in Sumatra caused by heavy rains left atleast 16 people dead.(25) Who is the PM of Japan?

Taro Aso

Naoto Kan

Shinzo Abe

Junichiro Koizumi

Shinzo Abe has vowed to revisit the post WW II pacifist constitution of Japan that curbs military expenditure. He has said that he will defend the disputed islands from any Chinese aggression.(26) Taiwanese tycoon and Ruentex group's Samuel Yin announced the establishment of an international award this week. After which dynasty is the award named?

Tang

Sui

Qin

Shang

The award is named after the Tang dynasty which is revered for its cultural and scientific achievements. The winners in the category of bio pharmaceutical sciences, sustainable development, the study of China and the rule of law will be selected by the Academia Sinicia will carry out a prize money of $1.7 million.(27) Give the full form of IMF.

International Military Fund

International Monetary Fund

International Machinery Fund

International Mitigation Fund

The International Monetary Fund has agreed to grant war hit Mali an emergency loan of $18 million. The loan has been approved under the Rapid Credit Facility.(28) Which futuristic plane was unveiled by Iran this week?

Qaher (Conqueror) F-113

Qaher (Conqueror) F-213

Qaher (Conqueror) F-313

Qaher (Conqueror) F-413

Code named Qaher (Conqueror) F-313, the new war plane was inaugurated by President Ahmadinejad on the 34th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. This is Iran's attempt to resurrect its aging air force which consists of planes got prior to the Revolution.(29) Who is last PM of Jordan appointed by the Kings?

Abdullah Ensour

Fayez al-Tarawneh

Awn Shakat Al-Khasawneh

Marouf al-Bakhit

Abdullah Ensour the last PM appointed by the Kings resigned this week to make way for a PM elected by the Parliament. This is in line with the policy of King Abdullah who is passing over more control to the people after protests two years back.(30) Who amongst the following was appointed as the second Vice President of Saudi Arabia?

Moqren bin Adul Aziz

Salman bin Abdul Aziz

Abdul Aziz bin Saud

Nayef bin Abdul Aziz

Moqren bin Abdul Aziz, the son of the kingdom's founder Abdul Aziz bin Saud was appointed the second Vice President of the Council of Ministers. He is now the second in line to the throne after Crown Prince Salman.(31) A suicide bombing near the US embassy of which country killed 2 people on 31st January?

Iraq

Afghanistan

Turkey

Libya

Two people including the suicide bomber were killed in an attack in front of the US embassy in Ankara, Turkey.(32) Who is the Chief Executive of the Executive Council of Hong Kong?

Leung Chun Ying

Henry Tang

Tung Chee Hwa

Donald Tsang

Protesters took to streets of Hong Kong against Leung Chun Ying's speech last week as they believe that he has nothing new to offer. In the speech, he spoke of tackling poverty and the city's housing problem.(33) Who was appointed as the governor of Tibet this week?

Chen Quanguo

Losang Gyalsten

Padma Choling

Dalai Lama

Hardliner Losang Gyalsten was appointed as the new governor of Tibet replacing Padma Choling. He was a former mayor of Lhasa.(34) On which river is China constructing three more dams as a part of the 12th Five Year plan much to the displeasure of India?

Salwan

Mekong

Brahmaputra

Irrawaddy

China is planning to build three more dams on the Brahmaputra river. India has not yet been told about this.(35) The Queen of which country has announced that she will abdicate her throne in the favour of her son?

United Kingdom

Austria

Belgium

Holland

Queen Beatrix of Holland who turned 75 this Thursday has announced that she will abdicate her throne in the favour of her son Willem-Alexander.(36) Who is the founder of WikiLeaks?

Mark Zuckerberg

Rafael Correa

Bradley Manning

Julian Assange

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has said that he will contest elections in his native of Australia. He is holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London.(37) Which of the following countries does not have any rules about how babies are named?

Denmark

Germany

France

Iceland

A district court in Iceland has allowed a 15 year old to keep the name Blear, meaning Light Breeze given by her mother inspite of Opposition of authorities who have referred to her as 'girl'. France does not have any laws for naming children.(38) Name the Pakistani girl who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Malala

Shalala

Jalala

Falala

Malala the Pakistani girl who was shot by the Taliban while travelling on a school bus for promoting education for girls has been nominated for the top prize.(39) Swedish authorities have ordered retrial into the 'murders' of which alleged serial killer?

Johan Quick

Sture Bergwall

Thomas Bodstorm

Jan Guillou

Sture Bergwall who had confessed to the murder of nearly 30 people since the 1970s has later said he had lied because he was mentally unwell. The retrial was ordered after 5 of his murder convictions were annulled.(40) Myanmar has rapped which country for referring to it as Burma?

UK

France

US

Germany

Myanmar has rapped the US for referring it to as Burma in its press release. The US press release was over the situation in the Kaichen province which is engulfed in separatist struggle.(41) Who is the founder of the Myanmarese army?

Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San

Thien Sien

Michael Aris

Aung San - the father of modern Myanmar was also the founder of the army. In an interview, his daughter Aung San Suu Kyi has said that she stills has love for the army inspite of keeping her under house arrest for 15 years.(42) The US is planning to bring in a fresh resolution to the United Nations Human Rights Council for war crimes during the civil war?

Sri Lanka

Bangladesh

Nepal

Pakistan

The US will bring in a fresh resolution to the UNHRC asking Sri Lank to probe excesses by its troops during the 2009 war that finished off the LTTE bringing an end to the 25 year old civil war.(43) Argentine President Cristina Kirchner has agreed into an agreement with which country to investigate into the 1994 bomb blasts at a Jewish centre in Buenos Aires?

Afghanistan

Iran

Saudi Arabia

Israel

The agreement between Argentina and Iran calls for establishing a 5 member committee to look into the 1994 blasts that killed 85 people. For long, Argentina has accused Iran of shielding the suspects while include former President Akbar Rafsanjani and current defense minister Ahmad Vahidi.(44) Which of the languages does not figure in the top six languages spoken in Britain?

Gujarati

Tamil

Punjabi

Bengali

Punjabi (3rd), Bengali (5th) and Gujarati (6th) feature in the list of top languages spoken in England, Wales and Scotland. Tamil was at the 12th place.(45) Name the Indian nurse who was found dead three days after two Australian RJs posing as members of the Royal family called her to inquire about princess Kate.

Jacintha Miranda

Jacintha Rodrigues

Jacintha Saldanha

Jacintha Menezes

Jacintha Saldanha was found three days after the hoax call made by Australian RJs Mel Greig and Michael Christain. She worked at the King Edward VII hospital treating the pregnant duchess.(46) The Shard, Western Europe's tallest building is located in which city?

London

Paris

Berlin

Madrid

The Shard is majority owned by Qatar and houses a premium hotel, several restaurants, 12 floors of apartments, and 6,00,000 square feet of office space.(47) Who resigned as the director of the US Secret Service this week?

Lewis C Merletti

Brian L Stafford

W Ralph Basham

Mark Sullivan

Mark Sullivan resigned as the director of the US Secret Service this week after serving for 30 years. He took his post in May 2006.(48) To which country has Pakistan agreed to transfer the Gwadar port?

China

Singapore

USA

Japan

Pakistan has approved to hand over the port off the coast of Baluchistan from Port of Singapore Authority to China Overseas Port Private Limited. China has funded 75% of the total cost and will invest more funds soon.(49) Who had filed a petition in a Pakistani court against US drone strikes?

Lakir ur-Rehman Nakvi

Hafiz Saeed

Taharwur Rana

Pervez Musharraf

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed had filed a petition in the Lahore HC asking the court to ask the government to take action against the US drone strikes. The court said that it cannot declare war on the US and it is the duty of the government to stop the attacks.SPORTS(1) Name the golfer who has admitted to the use of a spray containing Insulin-like growth hormone banned by the PGA.

Tiger Woods

Vijay Singh

Lory Mcllroy

Phil Mickelson

Former World No 1, Vijay Singh from Fiji has admitted to the use of the spray produced by Sports with Alternative to Steroids (SWATS containing the insulin-like growth hormone banned by the PGA.(2) Which French club did Englishman David Beckham join this week?

Olympique Lyonnais

Toulouse FC

AS Nancy

Paris Saint Germaine

Charismatic English striker and former Manchester United player David Beckham joined has joined French Club Paris Saint Germain. He has said that he will donate all money got from the deal with the Qatar owned club to charity.(3) Against which country has Thirush Kamini scored her maiden ODI century?

Australia

Pakistan

West Indies

South Africa

22 year old Tamil Nadu player M Thirush Kamini scored an unbeaten ton against West Indies to help India win by 105 runs. This is the first century by an Indian woman in the World Cup beating Mithali Raj's 91 against Netherlands in 2005.(4) Which of the following cyclist has agree to doping in a press conference held this week?

Michael Rasmussen

Andreas Kloden

Michael Boogerd

Denis Menchov

Danish cyclist Michael Rasmussen has accepted that he used banned substances between 1998 to 2010. The overall leader in 2007 Tour de France was later kicked out and banned for 2 years for skipping the pre-race doping tests without any valid reason.(5) Former Aussie cricketer Darren Lehman has been appointed the coach of which IPL side?

Kings XI Punjab

Rajasthan Royals

Mumbai Indians

Kolkata Knight Riders

Darren Lehman is the new coach of Kings XI Punjab. He was the coach of the now defunct Deccan Chargers and the new Hyderabadi franchise - the Sunrisers offered the job of the coach to his Tom Moddy.(6) Which Australian bowler took a five wicket haul in the first ODI game against the West Indies at Perth?

Stuart Clarke

Mitchell Starc

Clinton Mckay

Xavier Doherty

Mitchell Starc picked five wickets to restrict the West Indies to their third lowest total of 70 runs. The Australians completed the target in less than 10 overs.(7) Which South African player is playing his 100th Test as a captain against Pakistan this week?

A B de Villiers

Greame Smith

Hashim Amla

Dale Steyn

South African captain Greame Smith is playing his 100th Test as a captain in the first match against Pakistan.(8) Who is the owner of India Cements?

Jagmohan Dalmiya

Rajiv Shukla

N Srinivasan

Arun Jaitley

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has become the Vice President of India Cements, owned by BCCI Chief N Srinivasan. He is also the captain of the IPL side Chennai Super Kings promoted by Srinivasan.(9) Vishesh Bhriguvanshi is associated with which sports?

Football

Basketball

Hockey

Badminton

The captain of the national basketball team, Vishesh Bhriguvanshi says that he is excited about working with the new coach Fleming.(10) With which English club is Italian footballer Mario Balotelli associated with?

Manchester City

Manchester United

Chelsea

Arsenal

Italian striker Mario Balotelli has signed up for AC Milan. He left Manchester City after differences with the coach Roberto Mancini.(11) What is the venue of the 2014 Commonwealth Games?

Manchester

Glasgow

Liverpool

London

The Commonwealth Games Federation has decided that it not deal with Abhay Chautala led Indian Olympic Committee which was banned by the International Olympic Committee but with the previous regime under V K Malhotra for the Glasgow Games(12) Which former Australian legend has called Cricket Australia bosses as 'muppets'?

Glenn McGrath

Andy Bickel

Damien Flemming

Shane Warne

Bowling legend Shane Warne has called Cricket Australia chief 'muppets' and called its rotation policy as 'rubbish' following the country's 2-0 loss to Sri Lanka in Twenty 20s.(13) Who will soon become the first 'foreign player' to play for India in international football?

James Joseph

Abhra Mondal

Arata Izumi

Pierre Djidija Douhou

Arata Izumi, the Japanese born footballer of Indian origin is set to don the India jersey for the next week's friendly against Palestine. He was rewarded for his fine show for Pune FC.(14) How many career crowns has golfer Tiger Woods won?

75

80

85

90

Tiger Woods won his 75th career crown after winning the US PGA Farmers Insurance Open in California.(15) Which is the first sports team to be valued over $3 billion?

Indian Cricket Team

Barcelona FC

Dallas Cowboys

Manchester United

Manchester United, the EPL football team is the first sports team to be valued over $3 billion according to Forbes.BUSINESS(1) Roshni Nadar is the CEO of which IT major?

Infosys

Wipro

HCL

TCS

The only child of HCL founder Shiv Nadar, Roshni a trained classical musician was made the Executive Director and the CEO of the company this week.(2) Which internet based fashion and lifestyle e-commerce portal store has bought one of its rivals Inkfruit?

Jabong

Zovi

India Plaza

Homeshop 18

The buy out of Inkfruit by Bangalore based Zovi will help it consolidate its position and improve its delivery network.(3) Which is the largest mobile phone company in India?

Idea

Aircel

Vodafone

Bharati Airtel

Bharati Airtel fell by 72% in the third quarter from Rs 1,011 crores to Rs 284 crores. The rising costs and operations in Africa are said to be the main reasons.ENTERTAINMENT

(1) Which Bollywood actor was involved in a hit and run case in 2002?

Salman Khan

Shah Rukh Khan

Aamir Khan

Irfan Khan

A Bandra magistrate court has accepted the prosecutions plea to enhance charges against Salman Khan in a hit and run case which killed one person. He will now be tried under Sec.304 II which carries a maximum punishment of 10 years.(2) Who is the lead actress in the movie Hansel and Gretel?

Emma Stone

Gemma Arterton

Jodie Foster

Angelina Jolie

Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton play siblings in the fictional movie Hansel and Gretel wherein they hunt witches.(3) Pakistani minister Rehman Malik has asked which Bollywood actor to shift to his country if he feels unsafe in India?

Salman Khan

Aamir Khan

Imran Khan

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan has written in an article about being a Muslim in the post 26/11 world. Reacting on this, Rehman Malik and JUD terrorist Hafiz Saeed have asked the super star to shift to Pakistan.MISCELLANEOUS

(1) Nasa commemorated the loss of which space shuttle this Friday?

Apollo 13

Challenger

Soyuz - 1

Columbia

Nasa will commemorate 10 years since the space shuttle Columbia carrying astronaut of Indian origin - Kalpana Chawla exploded while re-entering Earth's atmosphere.(2) How old is New York's Grand Central rail station?

50

100

150

200

The Grand Station rail station constructed by the Vanderbilt family completed 100 years. It was saved by Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of John F Kennedy from being replaced by an office tower.(3) In which continent is Lake Willhans located?

Australia

Europe

Antarctica

North America

Scientists have reportedly reached the waters of Lake Willhans in Antarctica after drilling through ice sheet of 1 km. They are curious to know about the lake and the species found in it.